Biothreat Agents, Food General, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Call for Public Comment: Metagenomics in Food SMPR
The AOAC SPADA Working Group recently completed its review of the Standard Performance Requirements (SMPRs®) for Identification of Microorganisms in Food by Metagenomic Sequencing and is now accepting public comments […]
Microbiology, Lab Proficiency Testing
Act Now: AOAC PT 2026 Enrollment Deadlines Upcoming
The enrollment deadline for three Standard Microbiology rounds (M01, M08, and M09) in AOAC’s Food & Environmental Proficiency Testing Programs is Friday, March 20. To learn more or to enroll, […]
Microbiology, Methods & Standards
AOAC 2026 Micro ERP Dates
The 2026 schedule for AOAC’s Expert Review Panel (ERP) focused on Microbiology Methods for Food and Environmental Surfaces has been determined. ERPs will occur on March 23, May 19, October 6, and […]
Microbiology, Annual Meeting, Membership
AOAC Microbiology Community Update!
The AOAC Micro Community is pleased to welcome Amanda Brookhouser-Sisney (Midwest Labs) as co-chair alongside Mike Clark (Neogen). Members are also encouraged to sign up for the Annual Meeting/Conference Session […]
Annual Meeting, Awards, Microbiology, Methods & Standards
Student Scientist Awards Call for Applications
Applications are now being accepted for two major AOAC INTERNATIONAL student awards. The AOAC INTERNATIONAL/Herbalife Scholarship, for student researchers who are advancing analytical or molecular (DNA) testing, and the AOAC INTERNATIONAL/ […]
Research Institute, Chemistry, Microbiology
Learn About AOAC RI’s New Consumables Program
AOAC Research Institute (AOAC RI) has launched its Performance Tested Consumables (PTC) program, based on its successful Performance Tested MethodsSM (PTM) program. The PTC enables laboratories to have confidence in the […]
Chemistry, Dietary Supplements, Cannabis, Food General, Microbiology, Publications
Set Your Lab Up for Success
AOAC’s Guidelines for Laboratories Performing Microbiological and Chemical Analyses of Food, Dietary Supplements, Pharmaceuticals, and Cannabis give you a clear path to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 compliance. Get your copy today.
Research Institute, Microbiology, Allergens
New Research Institute PTM Certifications Jan. 26
The following test kits received AOAC Research Institute PTM certification:
Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Microbiology, Contaminants, Nutrients, Publications
January-February 2026 Issue of the JAOAC
Start 2026 with the newest research from the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The January-February 2026 issue, Volume 109, Issue 1, highlights advances in food safety, analytical chemistry, microbiology, contaminants, nutrients, […]
Journal of AOAC, Chemistry, Microbiology, Dietary Supplements, Cannabis, Methods & Standards, Contaminants, Biothreat Agents, Agricultural Materials, International Methods, Publications
Start the Year Strong: Advance Analytical Chemistry and Microbiological Science in 2026
The Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL invites researchers to begin 2026 by submitting high‑quality manuscripts that advance analytical chemistry and microbiology. As laboratories reflect on the work completed over the past […]
Cannabis, Microbiology, Methods & Standards
Kays to Present Webcast on Cannabis Testing
Veronica Kays, AOAC Senior Manager, Science Programs, will be a presenter at “Elevating Quality Assurance: Understanding Quantitative Microbial Methods in Cannabis Testing” on Mon, December 8 at 11:00 AM EST. […]
Contaminants, Food Colors, Methods & Standards, Microbiology
Vote on SMPR: Salmonella Species in Colors
The Color Additives from Natural Sources Micro Working Group recently completed its review, revision, and reconciliation of public comments on the SMPR for Detection of Salmonella Species in Colors from […]
Chemistry, Lab Proficiency Testing, Microbiology, Food General, Contaminants, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals
AOAC PT: Enroll Now for 2026
Explore AOAC INTERNATIONAL’s available Food & Environmental PT Programs. To learn more or to enroll, please visit our website. New Program Alert- Salmonella Environmental Swab (SS01) PT Program coming soon […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Contaminants, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, Methods & Standards, Microbiology, Publications, Journal of AOAC, International Methods, OMA
November-December 2025 Issue of the JAOAC
The November-December 2025 issue, Volume 108, Issue 6, of the Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL has been released. The latest issue contains research and review articles on Animal Feed, Pet Food, […]
News
Annual Meeting, Inside Laboratory Management, Publications, OMA, Methods & Standards, Sections
July/August 2026 Issue of ILM Now Available Online
The July/August 2026 issue of Inside Laboratory Management (ILM)is now available online for members only. The cover feature is on Revamping and Modernizing AOAC Official MethodsSM Program. AOAC is implementing a future-oriented […]
Chemistry, Contaminants
Public Comment: Total Fluorine & TOF SMPRs
The AOAC PFAS Program Total Organic Fluorine Working Group completed its drafting and review of the Total Fluorine and Total Organic Fluorine in Food Packaging Materials SMPRs and is now […]
Chemistry, Contaminants, Methods & Standards, OMA
Call for Experts: PFAS in Food Contact Materials
AOAC Official Methods of AnalysisSM (OMA) program is currently seeking subject matter experts in PFAS analysis and food contact materials to serve as expert review panel (ERP) members to evaluate […]
Chemistry, Emerging Issues, Food General, Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals, International Methods, Journal of AOAC, Methods & Standards, New Initiatives, Nutrients, Protein, Publications
Call for Methods: Molecular Weight Distribution
DEADLINE: Friday, February 26, 2027 Characterization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Dairy Protein Hydrolysates AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC) invites method developers to submit methods for First Action consideration and possible evaluation through […]
